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Thai Chickpea Salad

Zesty Thai Chickpea Salad That'll Brighten Your Day

This Thai Chickpea Salad is a vibrant mix of fresh veggies and chickpeas, creating a delicious, healthy dish perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Flavor Fusion Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 Cucumber sliced
  • 1 Shredded Carrots or grated beets
  • 1 Red Cabbage finely chopped
  • 2 Green Onions finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Peanuts for crunch
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce or gluten-free soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice or lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or Maple Syrup for sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil or olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Grated Fresh Ginger or ground ginger
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes for optional heat

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • salad tongs

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the Vegetables: Chop the red bell pepper, slice the cucumber, shred the carrots, and finely chop the red cabbage, green onions, and cilantro.
  2. Combine the Base Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the chopped vegetables, drained chickpeas, and peanuts. Mix gently.
  3. Whisk the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
  4. Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until evenly coated.
  5. Allow for Flavor Fusion: Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Serve or Chill: Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to one hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 7gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Draining the chickpeas properly is crucial for avoiding a soggy salad. Customize with your favorite nuts or seeds for extra crunch.

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